Ridgeview High School

Last week, Ms. LaPierre’s Culinary 2 students showcased their pastry skills by creating delicious cream puffs from scratch! On day one, students prepared a traditional pâte à choux, then returned the next day to make rich pastry cream to fill their puffs. To top it all off, many added a finishing touch of chocolate drizzle for extra flair. A perfect blend of creativity, technique, and teamwork—way to go, Panthers! #PanthersRISE

Congratulations to our Junior Varsity Academic Team for taking 1st place last night out of eight competing teams! Dan Van Leeuwen and Xavier Nichols led the charge, scoring a combined 60 points in the final round to secure the victory.

Our Varsity Team also competed fiercely, finishing 7th in an extremely tight match. Congratulations to all! #PanthersRISE

In Ms. Cannarella’s class, students had another exciting day filled with learning and fun as they explored pumpkin life cycles! The lesson focused on identifying the parts of a pumpkin, starting with labeling the outside and then diving in for a hands-on look at the inside. To wrap up the learning, the class celebrated their discoveries with a bit of seasonal fun by carving their pumpkin together! #PanthersRISE

RISE Scholar Spotlight - Excellence

Our Multicultural Club celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by creating a colorful hallway display that highlights the impact and inspiration of Hispanic and Latino leaders throughout history. Students decorated with flags, banners, and creative artwork while sharing messages, encouraging everyone to advocate, inspire, create, and shine bright, just like the influential figures they represented.

We’re so proud of our Panthers for showcasing the beauty, unity, and cultural pride that make our community so special. ¡Gracias, Multicultural Club, por celebrar con tanto corazón! #PanthersRISE

Mr. Gonzalez’s students put their professional skills to the test this week by practicing mock interviews during Career Prep class! Students refined their communication techniques and gained valuable experience in presenting themselves confidently in an interview setting. Activities like this help our Panthers build the skills they’ll need for future careers. #PanthersRISE

Ms. Correa’s IB Seniors recorded a performance of “Los Pollitos Dicen Pío Pío” to help motivate the freshmen in Mrs. Marrero’s Pre-IB/AICE Spanish class as they learned the song. It was a fun and creative way to connect upperclassmen and freshmen while bringing Spanish language learning to life! #PanthersRISE

Ms. Weaver’s students took their writing skills to the next level this week by synthesizing information from two different articles into a well-organized paragraph using the 5 Box Essay Writing method. Students first analyzed and annotated each article, then used three highlight colors to organize their notes into key categories: Ancient Celtic Samhain, Christian All Hallows’ Eve, and Modern-Day Halloween. To bring it all together, they used Canva to draft and design their final writing pieces! #PanthersRISE

We are deeply grateful to Leonard's Photography for their role in preserving the memories of our NJROTC's outstanding performance at Homecoming. Their photos of the NJROTC presenting Flags and Swords to honor our Homecoming Court are a testament to their dedication. #PanthersRISE

Congratulations to our RISE Staff of the Week! Ms. Bice is a phenomenal example of what it means to be a Ridgeview Panther. #PanthersRISE

Congratulations to this week's RISE Scholars of the Week. These young people go above and beyond in demonstrating Responsibility, Integrity, Spirit, and Excellence. They lead by example, inspire those around them, and embody the true spirit of Panther Pride. #PanthersRISE

Benedek Szabo
Aiden Mayer
Jaida Janetis
Jordun Andrews

Reminder: No school Monday, Oct. 13 — it’s a Teacher Planning Day. Enjoy the long weekend, Panthers! 🐾

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ms. Marrero's Spanish students engaged in a cultural learning activity to promote awareness and appreciation of Hispanic contributions to the United States. Students researched a notable Hispanic individual who has positively impacted our country through hard work and dedication, then created a character representation of their chosen person to present to the class. This project allowed students to share their learning, practice communication skills, and deepen their understanding of Hispanic culture and its lasting influence in our nation. #PanthersRISE

Ms. Generazio’s Art 2 students are crushing it with their Organic Form Still Life drawings! From bone structure to delicate petals, students are mastering observation, proportion, and shading techniques to bring their compositions to life. Their progress and attention to detail truly showcase their artistic growth and dedication. #PanthersRISE

Students in Mr. Schellhorn’s freshman English class sharpened their writing skills by examining how fear and brain development influence teenage decision-making. Using graphic organizers and annotation tools, students identified claims, selected textual evidence, and explained their reasoning to build strong, well-supported responses. As they worked, Mr. Schellhorn provided real-time feedback and encouraged students to refine their thinking, turning analysis into confident, structured writing. This lesson perfectly blended critical thinking, engagement, and rigor, helping Panthers grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. #PanthersRISE

Ninth-grade ELA students in Ms. Aranda’s class explored how fear and brain development influence teenage decision-making, supporting their ideas with textual evidence. Using guided notes, clear learning targets, and success criteria, students worked collaboratively to identify claims, highlight evidence, and explain reasoning in their writing. Through structured discussions and close reading, Panthers are building strong analytical skills—evaluating authors’ choices, citing evidence effectively, and connecting ideas to a central thesis.
Learning was rigorous and focused, even on a day when some dedicated Smurfs joined the analysis!

Students in Ms. Crews and Ms. DuPont’s English classes dived deep into text analysis as they evaluated the evidence and reasoning authors use to develop central ideas. Using guided notes and academic discussion stems, students read closely, collaborate with peers, and explain how textual evidence supports their understanding of meaning. #PanthersRISE

Mr. Bruchak’s students have been busy in the shop, bringing their creativity to life through Halloween-themed woodworking projects! From pumpkins to ghosts and skulls, each piece is carefully designed, cut, and sanded by hand, providing students with the opportunity to apply precision, craftsmanship, and design skills. These Panthers are learning the tools of the trade while adding a little seasonal spirit to their carpentry class!

Last week, Ms. Klaes’s Astronomy students brought Einstein’s General Relativity to life through an interactive experiment! Using fabric to represent spacetime and marbles to represent planets, students observed firsthand how mass causes spacetime to curve, creating gravity. This hands-on exploration helped students connect complex physics concepts to real-world models, deepening their understanding of how our universe works. #PanthersRISE